The typical first stop for winners was the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s after-party in the Beverly Hilton’s Wilshire Garden, co-hosted by Dick Clark Productions.Photo: Line 8 Photography. All rights reserved.
Inside the ballroom, the big news was the last-minute shift to an all-vegan menu—a first for a high-profile award show. Best Actor in a Drama winner Joaquin Phoenix was reportedly the force behind the revamped menu, which was created by the hotel’s executive chef, Matthew Morgan. The meat- and dairy-free offerings included chilled golden beet soup and oyster mushroom “scallops” with mushroom risotto, plus a vegan opera dome with praline Gunaja crumble and caramelized hazelnuts for dessert.
“First, I would like to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press for recognizing and acknowledging the link between animal agriculture and climate change—it’s a very bold move, making tonight plant-based,” the Joker star told press after his win.
As for the parties: The Sunday-night action stays centered around the Beverly Hilton, with the night’s six biggest after-parties taking over various areas of the hotel, making it easy for guests to party-hop post-ceremony. (In 2018, hotel manager Michael Robertson told BizBash what it takes to pull off the evening—including a whopping 6,000 staffers.)
Hollywood’s biggest agencies, meanwhile, hosted offsite bashes this year: CAA at the Sunset Tower Hotel, UTA at La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills, and WME at the Chateau Marmont. A slew of parties took place earlier in the weekend, too—Saturday saw buzzy events from BAFTA Los Angeles; Showtime; and Vanity Fair and Amazon. That evening also marked the 13th annual Art of Elysium fund-raiser, a high-profile gathering that annually takes place during Globes weekend.
Here’s a look inside some of the weekend’s most show-stopping parties.
![Typically one of the night’s buzziest bashes, the WarnerMedia and HBO post-award party took place at the hotel’s Circa55 restaurant and adjacent pool area. Produced by HBO’s Cindy Tenner and Ashley Covarrubias alongside longtime collaborator Billy Butchkavitz, the event drew around 1,500 people—including casts from Globes winners Succession and Chernobyl, plus other A-listers from Big Little Lies, Barry, and more. The indoor-outdoor gathering had a circular design theme, and a color palette of blush and honeysuckle pink, dove and charcoal gray, and assorted shades of gold.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/IMG_8505.5e14de8083001.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Butchkavitz worked with Special Event Contractors to cover the pool, build perimeter walls that defined the event space, and create custom staging and bars. Agile Eye Solutions handled the large-scale decor elements, artwork, press walls, and drapery, and custom tenting came from SoCal Tents. Projection designer Bart Kresa blanketed the outdoor space with custom animated projections, which were complemented by lighting from Images by Lighting.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/HBO_GG20_dsc0054.5e14de7ca7a9c.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Rentals came from Town & Country Event Rentals, and additional custom furnishings, linens, tabletop decor, waitstaff uniforms, and more were designed and provided by Buchkavitz and his siblings/collaborators, Brian and Peggy.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/HBO_GG20_dsc1799.5e14df29e68d0.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![The circular design pattern continued to the event’s press line. Emerging Entertainment handled audio, while Las Vegas-based DJ J. Bray performed. SLAY5 Media provided the photo activations, and there was a lipstick bar from Charlotte Tilbury.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/HBO_GG20_dsc5637.5e14de7cbb834.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Neflix After-Party](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/mkp_2020_B.E._NF_Globes_158.5e14a4dd90b57.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Further into the space was a tiered ballroom, which featured a dance floor and entertainment by DJ Benjamin Walker (and later, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish). Later in the evening Shake Shack provided late-night bites and Milk Bar provided an ice cream sundae bar and other desserts. There was also a photo booth from The Bosco, and Butterfly Floral & Event Design handled flowers. High-profile party attendees included Laura Dern, Olivia Coleman, Martin Scorsese, and Leonardo DiCaprio.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/mkp_2020_B.E._NF_Globes_205.5e14e0bcce6f0.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![The space also included a space dubbed the Refresh Lab, a partnership with Glossier and Moët where guests could get makeup touch-ups.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/mkp_2020_B.E._NF_Globes_178.5e14a4dc2ef01.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Warner Bros. & InStyle After-Party](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/jowy_golden_golbes_1557.5e14a6245e1d6.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Studio D Decor collaborated on the event’s design, props, and other decor elements. Additional vendors included flowers from Mark’s Garden, fabric from SS Scenic, and additional props and specialty rentals from Theoni, Revelry Event Designers, and Mr. Foam & Scenic. La Tavola Fine Linen Rental provided linens for napkins, and rentals came from Bright Event Rentals.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/jowy_golden_golbes_1799.5e14a63550da3.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![DJ Michelle Pesce entertained the crowd, and Me3 Productions handled audiovisual production while Images by Lighting handled lighting.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/jowy_golden_golbes_1936.5e14a6332ecda.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Disney Golden Globes Viewing & After Party](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/cid__gabby_1540productions.com_INBOX_92863.eml_0.5_2020.GG.Disney.04__1_.5e14a3bc5ba36.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Housed in a clear-top tent, the event’s decor featured neutral tones with pops of color and hanging greenery. Seating was a mix of plush couches and round tables. For food, the event offered a large sushi bar plus cheeseburger sliders and mini grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/cid__gabby_1540productions.com_INBOX_92863.eml_0.10_2020.GG.Disney.09.5e14a3bc5a551.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Amazon Studios After-Party](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/2020.GG.Amz.06.5e14a03a76546.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Snoop Dogg DJ-ed the event, which had a rowdy dance floor as the evening wore on. Additional vendors included Images by Lighting, plus CBC Technical for audiovisual production. Primo XL provided the carpet, and furniture came from Event Eleven and FormDecor.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/2020.GG.Amz.13.5e14a03a64f1e.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Neon details illuminated the bar areas and Amazon Studios signage. Alpha & Omega Displays handled scenic design for the event, and Lab Creative handled drapery.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/2020.GG.Amz.11.5e14a03a77c58.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![The HFPA’s Golden Globes Viewing & After-Party](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/2020.GG.HFPA.01.5e14d1580a0e9.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Michelle Williams, Awkwafina, Joaquin Phoenix, and other winners got their trophies engraved in the rustic space, which was produced by 1540 Productions.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/2020.GG.HFPA.09.5e14d15804cdb.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Art of Elysium’s Heaven Gala](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/2020.Elysium.13.5e14a1d7bd772.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Ashley and Topher Grace were honored, and chef Eric Greenspan served elevated concert concessions such as duck fried rice, vegan “Chicago-style” hot dogs, and grilled “Greenspan” cheese. Additional vendors included Felix Lighting, Above AV, and Lab Creative.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/2020.Elysium.07.5e14a1d7ef56d.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![Bafta Los Angeles Awards Season Tea Party](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/IMG_0347.5e14a2d10028e.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)
![The Bafta logo adorned teapots that held flowers, and catering included tea and sandwiches.](https://img.bizbash.com/files/base/bizbash/bzb/image/2020/01/IMG_0351.5e14a2d10346a.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=400)